BL54 AVP

2005 MERCEDES — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MERCEDES
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 22 December 2022
Last recorded mileage
62,098 mi

AI verdict AVOID 27/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Mercedes has 25 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 62,098 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, with periods of extremely low usage that raise serious concerns about its maintenance and roadworthiness.

The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing extremely low usage (54 mi/yr equivalent) between June 2018 and May 2021, and a significant drop in annual usage after 2021.

Things to check

  • Dangerous brake failure on 2008-01-07, with lipped discs noted.
  • Dangerous tyre failures on 2008-01-07 and 2019-06-16.
  • Recurring exhaust issues (flagged in 5 tests) and suspension arm failures (3 tests).
  • Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Mar 2020 (149 mi/yr equivalent).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety foundation.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,248 miles/yr, aligning with UK average.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting a period of relative stability.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) or write-off markers.

Mileage history

Jan 2008: 62,098 mi PASSJun 2008: 65,413 mi PASSJun 2009: 70,507 mi PASSJun 2010: 76,241 mi FAILJun 2010: 76,268 mi PASSJun 2011: 85,929 mi PASSJun 2012: 95,277 mi FAILJun 2012: 95,277 mi PASSJun 2013: 101,964 mi PASSJun 2014: 109,448 mi FAILJun 2014: 109,665 mi PASSJun 2015: 115,298 mi FAILJun 2015: 115,298 mi PASSSep 2015: 118,297 mi PASSJun 2016: 122,499 mi FAILJun 2016: 122,499 mi PASSJun 2017: 130,313 mi PASSJun 2018: 138,575 mi FAILJun 2018: 138,575 mi PASSJun 2019: 149,139 mi FAILMar 2020: 149,249 mi FAILMar 2020: 149,249 mi PASSMar 2021: 156,982 mi FAILMay 2021: 157,061 mi FAILDec 2021: 157,094 mi PASS157k110k62kJan 2008Dec 2021

MOT test history — 15/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2008 PASS 62,098 mi
USER ENTERED front registration plate discoloured
USER ENTERED nearside front brake disc lipped
USER ENTERED offside front brake disc lipped
Jun 2008 PASS 65,413 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 70,507 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 FAIL 76,241 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
USER ENTERED damage to n/s front jacking point
Jun 2010 PASS 76,268 mi
USER ENTERED damage to n/s front jacking point
Jun 2011 PASS 85,929 mi
USER ENTERED n/s front jacking point damaged
Jun 2012 FAIL 95,277 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2012 PASS 95,277 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 101,964 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2014 FAIL 109,448 mi
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2014 PASS 109,665 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2015 FAIL 115,298 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Jun 2015 PASS 115,298 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 118,297 mi
ADVISORY Very slight play in offside front lower arm rear ball joint
Jun 2016 FAIL 122,499 mi
PRS Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2016 PASS 122,499 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 130,313 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2018 FAIL 138,575 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jun 2018 PASS 138,575 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 FAIL 149,139 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
MINOR Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2020 FAIL 149,249 mi
ADVISORY Rear suspension components corroding
ADVISORY general underbody surface rust
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PRS Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Mar 2020 PASS 149,249 mi
ADVISORY Rear suspension components corroding
ADVISORY general underbody surface rust
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 FAIL 156,982 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
May 2021 FAIL 157,061 mi
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2021 PASS 157,094 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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